Constant pressure imprint came back with electric typewriters. What goes around comes around 🤔. The ingenuity of mechanical engineers from the 1800's never ceases to amaze me.
HAMMOND? Is this the same company which manufactured the much sought after and cherished ORGANS like the "B2 and B3" and larger instruments with full racks of pedals and pipes used in many churches?
Is this the same "HAMMOND" company which manufactured legendary musical instruments like the organs which many JAZZ and ROCK musicians still favor? They of course sounded fantastic when mated to their HUGE "LESLIE" vibrato speakers which actually mechanically "spun" the speaker inside its cabinet to achieve the distinct "vibrato" sound it generated. ALL ELECTRO- MECHANICALLY driven. No computers or electrified silicone ANYTHING involved! Their competitors "WURLITZER" would in fact go that route and incorporate the first true SOUND SYNTHESIZERS into their instruments. Even "spinet" sized ones for homes and small venues.
My moms mom was a secretary in San Francisco in the 40s to the 70s. I put an electric IBM ball typewriter in front of her in 1979 and she almost destroyed it. She was so use to using muscle to get the keys to strike, it was unusual to her to have the soft key activation of the electrics.
Thank you very much for this great video! I'm just happen to restore a semilar one , albeit not a folding one . I made an impression strip myself of 1 mm thickness but it doesn't work. May I ask what the thickness on your machine is ? Kind regards Simon
Another interesting aspect of the typewriter is that the bell is on the hammer. So to ring the bell, rather than a clapper brought against the bell, the bell is brought against the clapper! The advantage is that when you get to the margin, the bell keeps ringing on every stroke. But no margin stop... You just have to _stop_. The paper feed system and the fact that you can't readily see what you're typing is the big downfall of that unit, IMO. However, the interchangeable type shuttles is brilliant for the era. Should have taken off better than it did. On changing the shuttle position, there should be a black and white inset into the handle there. Pick up the anvil and spin it 180 degrees, and you can plop it back down without ever messing the shuttles themselves or moving that latch on the left there.
This was a treat, especially since I’ve recently learned that Tolkien’s typewriter was a Hammond Varityper upon which he made his Lord of the Rings manuscripts readable for others (because his handwritten drafts were oftentimes indecipherable.)
Beautiful machine, it's complexity and the machining that went into its creation for the period is amazing, to the effect that this is both a wonderful writing instrument but also a great piece of art that makes art. Thank you so much for this video, was an honor to see it working and at the hands of a typist and not a two finger poker. ❤
Hi Joe, love your channel, could you please give me a pointer as to how to remove the front feed roller on my Hammond multiplex? It's just that it's got no bolt, screw or hex screw of any kind, 😯
There's a key on the back that turns. I wonder what that does. Also can you point us to the repair manual? I have one of these that my father got (he taught typing at high school). It's really in good condition and I'd like to use it but all the keys don't depress reliably though none are bent or out of alignment.
what a beauty! I heard about the type-shuttles that can be changed but I've never seen a typewriter with these type-shuttles. THe way that typewriter works is fascinating - I've never seen a typewriter that works like this one. Thank both of you for introducing this Hammond (I once had a Hammond organ, but it's impossible to write letters with that organ).
hi joe ... i have an old polaroid Carma ... unusual one ... it is just a cast metal box with copal press n0.0 lens ... with no bellow ... in film compartment the following is written "polaroid land camera back dos pour appareil polaroid land .. polaroid registered trademark of maroue deposee de marca registrada de polaroid corporation ma 02139 USA ... made in the Netherlands" with drawing how to load the film ... have a short shutter release attached to the side ... and four short rubber feet around the lens ... thats all ... I wander if you have info about this camera ?? thanks a lot
I have one of these! It doesn't work. I got it as a parts machine for my earlier Hammond Multiplex (non-folding), which was missing its shuttle arm. That one works decently, though some of my type shuttles don't like to return after certain keys near the edge are pressed, and the imprint is a little light. I think I need to adjust the spring tension for the hammer. The mechanism and aesthetics of Hammonds are wonderfully unique.
Hi I have a Hammond Multiplex and the shuttle does not return to th nuetral position after striking each key, Any Idea of what it might be?? Thank you.
@@Joe_VanCleave OK,, Thanks I'll check that out, I did notice that the arms that move the shuttle are very stiff, the tiny springs do not seem strong enough to help retun them to the nuetral position,
Brilliant machine, thanks for showing. Like the fact that the spring mechanism generates the same strike strike force no matter the force applied to the keys.
What a cool video! A new friend of mine was showing off one of his Hammond typewriters (unrestored) just a few days ago and its great to see one in action. The mechanism which allows for consistent imprint regardless of force is very clever,. Is a Hammond considered rear strike I wonder?
WOW! I've never seen or heard of such a machine. To me, this is living proof that things were in fact more advanced, refined, and of higher quality than many of the gadgets available today. I'll keep my eyes peeled for a part two of this video on your channel Joe, and a huge thank you to Bill for taking the time share this machine with everyone here!
Constant pressure imprint came back with electric typewriters. What goes around comes around 🤔.
The ingenuity of mechanical engineers from the 1800's never ceases to amaze me.
HAMMOND? Is this the same company which manufactured the much sought after and cherished ORGANS like the "B2 and B3" and larger instruments with full racks of pedals and pipes used in many churches?
Is this the same "HAMMOND" company which manufactured legendary musical instruments like the organs which many JAZZ and ROCK musicians still favor? They of course sounded fantastic when mated to their HUGE "LESLIE" vibrato speakers which actually mechanically "spun" the speaker inside its cabinet to achieve the distinct "vibrato" sound it generated. ALL ELECTRO- MECHANICALLY driven. No computers or electrified silicone ANYTHING involved!
Their competitors "WURLITZER" would in fact go that route and incorporate the first true SOUND SYNTHESIZERS into their instruments. Even "spinet" sized ones for homes and small venues.
My moms mom was a secretary in San Francisco in the 40s to the 70s. I put an electric IBM ball typewriter in front of her in 1979 and she almost destroyed it. She was so use to using muscle to get the keys to strike, it was unusual to her to have the soft key activation of the electrics.
Thank you very much for this great video! I'm just happen to restore a semilar one , albeit not a folding one . I made an impression strip myself of 1 mm thickness but it doesn't work.
May I ask what the thickness on your machine is ?
Kind regards Simon
Joe might collect a Varityper 1010 and show us how it justifies right hand margins and performs proportional spacing. (Just a thought)
Another interesting aspect of the typewriter is that the bell is on the hammer. So to ring the bell, rather than a clapper brought against the bell, the bell is brought against the clapper! The advantage is that when you get to the margin, the bell keeps ringing on every stroke. But no margin stop... You just have to _stop_.
The paper feed system and the fact that you can't readily see what you're typing is the big downfall of that unit, IMO. However, the interchangeable type shuttles is brilliant for the era. Should have taken off better than it did. On changing the shuttle position, there should be a black and white inset into the handle there. Pick up the anvil and spin it 180 degrees, and you can plop it back down without ever messing the shuttles themselves or moving that latch on the left there.
This was a treat, especially since I’ve recently learned that Tolkien’s typewriter was a Hammond Varityper upon which he made his Lord of the Rings manuscripts readable for others (because his handwritten drafts were oftentimes indecipherable.)
Are you going to review more typewriters pre WWI? Personally I'm not interested in any machines after WWI, they all kinda look the same to me.
Wow what a special machine!!!
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Beautiful machine, it's complexity and the machining that went into its creation for the period is amazing, to the effect that this is both a wonderful writing instrument but also a great piece of art that makes art.
Thank you so much for this video, was an honor to see it working and at the hands of a typist and not a two finger poker. ❤
I just got one and can’t figure out how to fold it. Watching again!!
Hi Joe, love your channel, could you please give me a pointer as to how to remove the front feed roller on my Hammond multiplex? It's just that it's got no bolt, screw or hex screw of any kind, 😯
Joe. You need a jingle. Maybe PBS will pick you up.
Amazing machine. Loved this video
In terms of pressure, how to do reduce the pressure on the spring?
There's a key on the back that turns. I wonder what that does. Also can you point us to the repair manual? I have one of these that my father got (he taught typing at high school). It's really in good condition and I'd like to use it but all the keys don't depress reliably though none are bent or out of alignment.
I think it adjusts the tension for the main Spring
Yay, guest presentation! :D
Strange design. Strange place for the paper. What did it smell like? Cool video.
Bill cleaned it up pretty good, no smell.
what a beauty! I heard about the type-shuttles that can be changed but I've never seen a typewriter with these type-shuttles. THe way that typewriter works is fascinating - I've never seen a typewriter that works like this one. Thank both of you for introducing this Hammond (I once had a Hammond organ, but it's impossible to write letters with that organ).
hi joe ... i have an old polaroid Carma ... unusual one ... it is just a cast metal box with copal press n0.0 lens ... with no bellow ... in film compartment the following is written "polaroid land camera back dos pour appareil polaroid land .. polaroid registered trademark of maroue deposee de marca registrada de polaroid corporation ma 02139 USA ... made in the Netherlands" with drawing how to load the film ... have a short shutter release attached to the side ... and four short rubber feet around the lens ... thats all ... I wander if you have info about this camera ?? thanks a lot
Excellent video! I own a Varityper 610 which shares the same technology and principle; maybe the same family...
I have one of these! It doesn't work. I got it as a parts machine for my earlier Hammond Multiplex (non-folding), which was missing its shuttle arm. That one works decently, though some of my type shuttles don't like to return after certain keys near the edge are pressed, and the imprint is a little light. I think I need to adjust the spring tension for the hammer.
The mechanism and aesthetics of Hammonds are wonderfully unique.
good
I have one of these and have sent a couple questions via messenger about it.
I’ve sent an email to my local expert and will let you know what he finds.
Hi I have a Hammond Multiplex and the shuttle does not return to th nuetral position after striking each key, Any Idea of what it might be?? Thank you.
The thin brass rim on the reverse side of the shuttle needs to be very flat and uniform, otherwise it can hang up and not move freely.
@@Joe_VanCleave OK,, Thanks I'll check that out, I did notice that the arms that move the shuttle are very stiff, the tiny springs do not seem strong enough to help retun them to the nuetral position,
Brilliant machine, thanks for showing. Like the fact that the spring mechanism generates the same strike strike force no matter the force applied to the keys.
While I’ve seen the typewriter in the wild this is the first time I’ve seen it working and in such immaculate shape. Thanks for a great video
Welcome to Mexico, Joe! Very nice video of this splendid typewriter.
Thank you to Bill. This was an amazing demo. Oh and thanks to you too Joe :)
How unique, thanks for sharing!
What a cool video! A new friend of mine was showing off one of his Hammond typewriters (unrestored) just a few days ago and its great to see one in action. The mechanism which allows for consistent imprint regardless of force is very clever,. Is a Hammond considered rear strike I wonder?
That's a good question; I would think so.
I like the idea of one typewriter with many typefaces, then I wouldn’t have 15 typewriters taking up space, I want it ! Thanks for sharing .
Yeah you would 😂
WOW! I've never seen or heard of such a machine. To me, this is living proof that things were in fact more advanced, refined, and of higher quality than many of the gadgets available today.
I'll keep my eyes peeled for a part two of this video on your channel Joe, and a huge thank you to Bill for taking the time share this machine with everyone here!
Great video Joe! Looking forward to the Hammond history follow-up video....